Our vision
A productive, innovative, and sustainable agricultural sector in Somalia, driven by empowered and skilled young people.
Empowering Youth, Transforming Somali Agriculture
The Somali Agricultural Youth Association (SAYA) empowers young people to participate in agriculture through skills development, agribusiness, innovation, climate-smart farming and strategic partnerships.
Youth-Led National Association
Partnerships & Collaboration
Sustainable Agriculture
Capacity Building & Skills Development
Innovation & Digital Agriculture
Youth Entrepreneurship & Market Access
About SAYA
Who We Are
The Somali Agricultural Youth Association (SAYA) is a youth-led, independent, and membership-based professional association. It was established on 9 May 2026 with the support and guidance of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation of the Federal Government of Somalia. SAYA brings together young agricultural professionals, university graduates, students, researchers, agronomists, agricultural engineers, agribusiness entrepreneurs, farmers, and extension officers to contribute to the development and transformation of Somalia's agricultural sector. The Association serves as a national platform for empowering young people, strengthening professional networks, promoting agricultural innovation, and increasing youth participation in agricultural development, policy dialogue, and agribusiness opportunities.
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Our mission
To empower and connect Somali youth through agricultural education, professional development, entrepreneurship, innovation, research, and strategic partnerships that promote inclusive and sustainable agricultural development.
Our approach
Youth-led collaboration, practical learning and innovation to strengthen livelihoods and food security.
Our Programs
Key Programs & Initiatives
Practical programs connecting young people with skills, resources and opportunities.
Our Impact
Our progress, in numbers.
- Approved active members
- 29. Source: SAYA membership register · 4 November 2026
- Published partner profiles
- 5. Source: SAYA partnership directory · 4 November 2026
- Technical units
- 6. Source: SAYA Organizational Profile · August 2026
Our Partners
We collaborate with institutions and organizations to strengthen youth skills, innovation and sustainable agriculture.
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